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Precedence is defined as the thing that comes first, has the highest ranking or has a higher priority because of superiority.

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An example of precedence is status of the first design of a product.
An example of precedence is the official in the military parade that goes first because of status.
An example of precedence is the priority of a resume with a recommendation from the CEO.

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See precedence in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act, right, or fact of preceding in time, order, rank, etc.
priority as because of superiority in rank
an official or conventional ranking of dignitaries in order of importance

Origin: < precedent

Also precedency

See precedence in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The fact, state, or right of preceding; priority: Applications arriving first will receive precedence.
Priority claimed or received because of preeminence or superiority: The company asserted its precedence as the leading manufacturer of microchips.
A ceremonial order of rank or preference, especially as observed on formal occasions: Recipients of military honors were called in order of precedence—highest ranking officers first.

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